F.C. Como Women are pleased to announce the permanent signing of Leilanni Iris Nicole Nesbeth, the 2001-born American midfielder of Bermudian heritage, who has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2028.
Born on 17 July 2001, Nesbeth arrived in Italy following an international development pathway that saw her grow as a player across Bermuda, England and the United States, gaining experience at the highest levels of youth and professional football.
Raised on St. David's Island, Bermuda, Nesbeth continued her football development at Bede's Senior School in England, where she also spent the 2017/18 season with Brighton & Hove Albion. She then moved to the United States to join the Florida State Seminoles, helping the team win two NCAA National Championships in 2021 and 2023 while playing both as a forward and a midfielder. During her collegiate career, she also helped her team win four ACC Conference championships and was named to the All-ACC Second Team on two occasions. In 2024, Nesbeth was selected by the Chicago Red Stars with the 10th overall pick in the NWSL Draft and signed a three-year contract with the club. Following the club's rebrand to Chicago Stars FC, she remained with the team for two and a half seasons before mutually agreeing to terminate her contract on 30 June 2026.
On the international stage, Nesbeth has represented Bermuda at youth level, competing in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship and the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. She made her senior debut for the Bermuda Women's National Team during the qualifiers for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.
"I'm truly excited to begin this new chapter with Como Women. Every experience throughout my journey has helped me grow both as a player and as a person, and I can't wait to continue that growth in Italy," were her first words as a Como Women player. "I want to bring my energy and personality to the team, contribute to the Club's success, and give my all to help us achieve our goals."
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